Are you passionate about Human Factors, cockpit design, and military aviation? Join a cutting-edge team shaping the future of fighter jet technology as a Senior Human Factors Engineer.
Be part of a unique opportunity to influence fast jet cockpit design, support simulator development, and collaborate with pilots and stakeholders to deliver intuitive, effective Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
UK citizenship and eligibility for full security clearance required.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Analyse pilot use-cases and concepts of operation to guide cockpit design
- Apply Human Factors principles to enhance HMI design for the Typhoon fighter aircraft
- Collaborate with Avionics System teams, Test Pilots, Flight Test communities, and customers
- Contribute to requirement derivation and conceptual HMI solutions
- Participate in the development of immersive simulators and full-scale cockpit mock-ups
- Support flight testing of new cockpit equipment and designs
- Work on capabilities such as sensor integration, navigation, communications, weapons control, and defensive aids
- Conduct Human Error Analysis to support safety and airworthiness
- Define and evolve cockpit control schemes and visual symbology
- Produce technical documentation, support usability assessments, and assist with qualification and system clearances
What You’ll Bring:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Human Factors, Psychology, or User-Centred Design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in presenting to varied stakeholders
- Experience deriving system requirements from high-level customer needs
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks independently
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with usability testing, user assessments, and simulator-based trials
- Knowledge or background in the Military Air domain
- Familiarity with cockpit integration, HMI development, and fast jet systems
This Role Is Perfect For You If You:
- Are passionate about user-centred design and fast jets
- Want to experience operating fighter jet systems in immersive simulations
- Enjoy working in cross-functional teams to influence real-world defence technology
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact engineering environment
Take the next step in your Human Factors career and help define the future of military aviation. Apply today and become a key part of a team delivering the next generation of fighter cockpit systems.
